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Hotel Congressional Matchbook

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Date

ca. 1950

Manufacturer

Diamond Match Company

Dimensions

4 3/8 × 1 9/16 in. (11.1 × 4 cm)

Accession Number

2017.065.000

Credit Line

Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives

Object Details

The Hotel Congressional was “in the shadow of the Capitol,” making it a popular meeting spot. The management leaned hard on its legislative connection, naming its restaurant the Caucus Room and its bar the Filibuster Room.

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